Great Kilt worn as formal attire

**davidlpope** · 16th April 12, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

If imitating the belted-plaid with fly plaids is okay, then why not the real thing?

Fly plaids are not okay!

**Dale Seago** · 16th April 12, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

Fly plaids are not okay!

Aye, but pipers do it with what's pretty much indistinguishable from -- and actually looks pretty ridiculous compared to -- the belted plaid it's intended to mimic.

So. . .Seriously: Why not use the original recipe/real thing instead of some silly-**** modern romantic interpretation of it?

**English Bloke** · 16th April 12, 08:27 PM

I appreciate the Nova Scotia / Gaelic music argument, it's a compelling one. I think the Great Kilt has a place and the Small Kilt has a place but as stated they are from different historical periods. My issue in this instance is the PC Jacket and Great Kilt combo look a little incongruous to my eye. It's a bit like wearing Tudor pantaloons with an Armarni jacket.

**Nick the DSM** · 16th April 12, 08:45 PM

Like the concept, details need working.

Carry on!

**tartanartist** · 16th April 12, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

I appreciate the Nova Scotia / Gaelic music argument, it's a compelling one. I think the Great Kilt has a place and the Small Kilt has a place but as stated they are from different historical periods. My issue in this instance is the PC Jacket and Great Kilt combo look a little incongruous to my eye. It's a bit like wearing Tudor pantaloons with an Armarni jacket.

A point that I have readily conceded even in my original post. I am not a fan of the PC in this instance either, but it was my only option. My request was for information regarding better pleating draping and belting of the plaid. Thank you to those of you who have offered these tips and critiques they have been invaluable.

**Dale Seago** · 16th April 12, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

I think the Great Kilt has a place and the Small Kilt has a place but as stated they are from different historical periods.

Woodsheal's point, with which I agree, is that both forms are contemporaneous, from the same historic period. My further point is that the latter survived in more-or-less continual usage in some degree to become "traditional" while the former did not. The only thing "wrong" with the Great Kilt is "Well, it's no longer fashionable and we don't do it anymore".

Even though some elements of traditional/contemporary dress are intended to "remind us" of things from the 16-1700s. You know, like short-waisted doublets; epaulettes and gauntlet cuffs on Argyle jackets; "ghillie brogues" recalling the hillmens' pampooties; fly plaids and pipers' plaids; and so on.

We want to recall those modes of dress, but we would never DREAM of actually allowing them to REMAIN acceptable in their original forms.